Malware in pfp-forms-sme-sitebuilder
Malware discovered in the npm package pfp-forms-sme-sitebuilder. Systems with this package installed are considered fully compromised and require immediate remediation.
- Disclosed
- Last updated
- Blast radius
- Any system with the package installed or running
- Ecosystems
- Attack vectors
- Affected entities
- pfp-forms-sme-sitebuilder
A malware incident has been identified in the npm package pfp-forms-sme-sitebuilder. According to the GitHub Advisory (GHSA-x4j8-fqq2-qv3q), any computer with this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised.\n\nThe advisory indicates that the malicious package grants full control of affected systems to an outside entity. All secrets and keys stored on compromised computers should be rotated immediately from a different, unaffected system.\n\nWhile removal of the package is recommended, there is no guarantee that uninstalling it will remove all malicious software that may have been deployed as a result of the initial installation.
Indicators of compromise
- Packages
- pfp-forms-sme-sitebuilder
Remediation
- Immediately remove the pfp-forms-sme-sitebuilder package from all systems
- Rotate all secrets, API keys, and credentials stored on affected computers from a different, unaffected system
- Assume full system compromise and conduct forensic analysis to identify any additional malicious software
- Review system logs and network traffic for signs of unauthorized access or data exfiltration
- Consider full system reimaging if the package was installed on production or sensitive systems
Sources
- GitHub Advisory GHSA-x4j8-fqq2-qv3q · GitHub Advisory Database
Cite this entry
"Malware in pfp-forms-sme-sitebuilder." supplychainattack.org, Supply Chain Attack Incident Catalog. Disclosed August 20, 2026; last updated August 20, 2026. https://supplychainattack.org/incident/malware-in-pfp-forms-sme-sitebuilder-isydc8
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